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Homeownership: “A Man Is Not a Complete Man, Unless He Owns a House”

Erin Rose

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Homeownership: “A Man Is Not a Complete Man, Unless He Owns a House”

The famous quote by Walt Whitman, “A man is not a whole and complete man, unless he owns a house and the ground it stands on,” can be...

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Real Estate Tops Best Investment Poll for 5th Year Running

Erin Rose

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Real Estate Tops Best Investment Poll for 5th Year Running

Every year, Gallup surveys Americans to determine their choice for the best long-term investment. Respondents are given a choice between...

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Erin Rose

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Home Inspections: What to Expect

So you made an offer, it was accepted, and now your next task is to have the home inspected prior to closing. Oftentimes, agents make...

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What If I Wait Until Next Year to Buy a Home?

Erin Rose

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What If I Wait Until Next Year to Buy a Home?

We recently shared that national home prices have increased by 6.7% year-over-year. Over that same time period, interest rates have...

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50% of Homes Sold in 30 Days in March [INFOGRAPHIC]

Erin Rose

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50% of Homes Sold in 30 Days in March [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights: The National Association of REALTORS® recently surveyed their members for their Confidence Index. The REALTORS®...

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This Just In: Data Says May is the Best Month to Sell Your Home

Erin Rose

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This Just In: Data Says May is the Best Month to Sell Your Home

According to a newly released study by ATTOM Data Solutions, selling your home in the month of May will net you an average of 5.9% above...

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How Much Has Your Home Increased in Value Over the Last Year?

Erin Rose

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How Much Has Your Home Increased in Value Over the Last Year?

Home values have risen dramatically over the last twelve months. In CoreLogic’s most recent Home Price Index Report, they revealed that...

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Erin Rose

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Why Home Prices Are Increasing

There are many unsubstantiated theories as to why home values are continuing to increase. From those who are worried that lending...

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Existing Home Sales Grow Despite Low Inventory [INFOGRAPHIC]

Erin Rose

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Existing Home Sales Grow Despite Low Inventory [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights: According to the latest Existing Home Sales Report from the National Association of Realtors, sales grew 1.1% in March...

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Thinking of Selling Your Home? Why You Need A Pro in Your Corner

Erin Rose

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Thinking of Selling Your Home? Why You Need A Pro in Your Corner

With home prices on the rise and buyer demand strong, some sellers may be tempted to try and sell their homes on their own (FSBO) without...

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Erin Rose

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Home Buying Myths Slayed [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights: The average down payment for first-time homebuyers is only 6%! Despite mortgage interest rates being over 4%, rates are...

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How Much Do You Need to Make to Buy a Home in Your State?

Erin Rose

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How Much Do You Need to Make to Buy a Home in Your State?

It’s no mystery that cost of living varies drastically depending on where you live, so a new study by GOBankingRates set out to find out...

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Rising Prices Help You Build Your Family’s Wealth

Erin Rose

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Rising Prices Help You Build Your Family’s Wealth

Over the next five years, home prices are expected to appreciate, on average, by 3.6% per year and to grow by 18.2% cumulatively,...

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Getting Pre-Approved Should Always Be Your First Step

Erin Rose

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Getting Pre-Approved Should Always Be Your First Step

In many markets across the country, the number of buyers searching for their dream homes greatly outnumbers the number of homes for sale....

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Erin Rose

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A Tale of Two Markets [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights: A trend that has been emerging for some time now is the contrast between inventory & demand in the Premium & Luxury...

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Mortgage Interest Rates Have Begun to Level Off

Erin Rose

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Mortgage Interest Rates Have Begun to Level Off

Whether you are a buyer searching for your first home, or a homeowner looking to move up to your next home, you should pay attention to...

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What Is Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)?

Erin Rose

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What Is Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)?

When it comes to buying a home, whether it is your first time or your fifth, it is always important to know all the facts. With the large...

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US Housing Market Still In ‘Buy Territory’!

Erin Rose

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US Housing Market Still In ‘Buy Territory’!

According to the Beracha, Hardin & Johnson Buy vs. Rent (BH&J) Index, the U.S. housing market has continued to move deeper into buy...

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Erin Rose

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VA Loans by the Numbers [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights: Since the creation of the VA Home Loans Program, 22 million veterans have been able to achieve the American Dream of...

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What Should You Look for In Your Real Estate Team?

Erin Rose

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What Should You Look for In Your Real Estate Team?

How do you select the members of your team who are going to help make your dream of owning a home a reality? What should you be looking...

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